The Indiana Fever improved to 16-12 on the season and with an 88-78 win over the Dallas Wings on Friday, Aug. 1.
Indiana has now won four straight games, which have all come without Caitlin Clark in the lineup. Kelsey Mitchell led the Fever with 23 points. Natasha Howard had 11 points and 16 rebounds. Aari McDonald had 15 points and Aliyah Boston contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Here is Chloe Peterson’s quick story and the box score from the game. We’ll have more coverage soon.
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Fever in control against Wings in fourth quarter
1:50 left 4Q: Natasha Howard scored right before a timeout. She now has 11 points and 15 rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell scored at 1:50 to put the Fever up 84-71.
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Fever 84, Wings 71
Fever maintain 8-point lead over Wings in fourth quarter
5:54 left 4Q: Aari McDonald made her third 3-pointer of the game at 7:44. She has 11 points.
Fever 75, Wings 67
Wings cut into the Fever lead to start the fourth quarter
8:08 left 4Q: Dallas is off to a hot start to begin the fourth quarter. They have outscored the Fever so far, 7-2.
Fever 72, Wings 64
Fever continue solid 3-point shooting against Wings
End of 3Q: Lexie Hull made a 3 for Indiana at 4:00. Kelsey Mitchell made another 3 at 2:35. Damiris Dantas also had a 3 at 2:06. Hull scored on a layup at 1:49 to extend Indiana’s lead to 13.
Indiana outscored Dallas in the third quarter, 22-15.
Fever 70, Wings 57
Fever get 3-pointers from Aari McDonald, Kelsey Mitchell
4:54 left 3Q: Aari McDonald hit a 3-pointer at 7:36. At 5:13, Kelsey Mitchell drilled a 3 of her own. Natasha Howard also has nine points and 11 rebounds.
Fever 56, Wings 47
Fever lead Wings by 6 at halftime
Halftime: Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Howard have nine points each for Indiana. Howard also has eight rebounds. The Fever shot 50% from the floor in the first half. The Wings shot 46%.
Paige Bueckers leads all scorers with 15 points.
Fever 48, Wings 42
Aari McDonald gets in on the scoring for the Fever
2:08 left 2Q: Aari McDonald hit a 3-pointer for Indiana at 2:27. The Fever are shooting 55% from the floor. The Wings are at 47%. Chloe Bibby made her second 3 as well.
Fever 44, Wings 38
Fever hold 5-point lead over Wings in second quarter
5:38 left 2Q: Sophie Cunningham scored her first points of the game at 7:14. She scored again at 5:58. Chloe Bibby, the newest member of the Fever, also scored on a 3.
Fever 33, Wings 28
Fever tied with Wings after first quarter
End of 1Q: Paige Bueckers made a 16-foot jumper for Dallas at 2:25. Sydney Colson made a 3-pointer at 1:48 for the Fever.
Natasha Howard had a strong first quarter of six points and seven rebounds. Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana with seven points.
Fever 22, Wings 22
Fever lead Wings early on by 2 points
4:51 left 1Q: Natasha Howard started things off with a basket for the Fever. Kelsey Mitchell answered with a 3-pointer at 8:08. But Luisa Geiselsoder responded with a 3 of her own at 7:50. Aliyah Boston and Howard scored back-to-back baskets for Indiana.
Fever 11, Wings 9
When do the Indiana Fever play the Dallas Wings on Aug. 1?
7:30 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Where can I watch the Indiana Fever vs the Dallas Wings on Aug. 1?
TV: Ion
How do I listen to Fever vs Wings on the radio?
Radio: 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, with John Nolan (play-by-play), Bria Goss (analysis)
Is Caitlin Clark playing against the Dallas Wings?
No. Caitlin Clark has not played since suffering a right groin injury on July 15. She sought a second opinion during the team’s trip to New York.
The Fever announced there were no signs of additional damage or injuries, and they are maintaining a long-term focus on her recovery, prioritizing her future health. There is no timetable for her return.
Are the Fever favored over the Wings?
via BetMGM
Favorite: Fever by 4.5 points
Over/under: 168.5 total points
Moneyline: Fever -185, Wings +150
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Fever a 52.8% chance of winning.
Fever probable starting lineup
(with season averages)
Wings probable starting lineup
Fever upcoming schedule
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